Porth-y-Nant Quarry

2022. Images taken at the Porth-y-Nant Quarry.

2022. Images taken at the Porth-y-Nant Quarry.

2022. Images taken at the Porth-y-Nant Quarry. Lathe by John Spencer and Co.

2022. Images taken at the Porth-y-Nant Quarry.

2022. Images taken at the Porth-y-Nant Quarry.

of Anglesey

1861 A granite quarry called Porth-y-Nant was opened by Liverpool Kneeshaw and Lupton. The main output was rectangular granite setts, carved into shape at the quarry used in paving the roads of the towns and cities of Lancashire. A jetty was built so that steam ships could carry the setts by sea to Liverpool, Manchester, or Birkenhead. After the opening of the quarry a terrace of small houses was built to provide accommodation for the workers. Later, in 1878, as workers were joined by wives, partners, and children, two more terraces of houses were built at right angles to each other further up the valley.

1925 'Further serious damage was caused by the landslide at Porth-y-Nant, near Screw Hill, South Carnarvonshire. During the heavy rain on Monday night about ten acres more land disappeared. This land contained the lake, the water of which was used work the machinery at the quarry, a haystack, and farm buildings which were standing about feet above sea level, as well the smithy of the quarry and its contents. Several are in imminent danger slipping away, and Porth-y-Nant village is in danger of being buried by debris.'

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